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13 dead in clashes in Guatemalan Indigenous region: mayor

Arevalo announced at a press conference that he was declaring a 15-day state of prevention in the Solola department where the two communities are located

The Hindu 15 Dec 2025 7:02 am

Hong Kong court to deliver verdicts on media mogul Jimmy Lai on December 15

The Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai has pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy to foreign collusion under the security law, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, as well as one count of conspiracy to publish seditious publications

The Hindu 15 Dec 2025 7:00 am

School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20

The students had been celebrating their graduation on the beach, the governor of Antioquia, Andres Julian, said

The Hindu 15 Dec 2025 6:18 am

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

-Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPIH) announced today financial results for the third quarter ended ...

Antara News 15 Dec 2025 5:47 am

Chile's leftist candidate concedes defeat to ultra-conservative Kast in presidential runoff

Vowing a harsh security crackdown to address heightened fears about uncontrolled immigration and crime, Jose Antonio Kast's popularity has surged in recent months.

The Hindu 15 Dec 2025 5:01 am

Pakistan security forces kill three TTP terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The operation was conducted in the area close to the Pak-Afghan border in Bajaur district after the reported presence of the terrorists

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 10:14 pm

Efforts underway to suppress ex-Pak PM Imran Khan: KPK CM

Peshawar: Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Chief Minister Suhail Afridi on Sunday said that systematic efforts are underway to suppress jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Addressing a public gathering in Kohat district, around 65 km southwest of Peshawar, Afridi also warned the federal government that if Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), of which he is a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 Dec 2025 9:35 pm

RI Govt surveys damaged heritage sites after Sumatra disasters

Indonesias government is surveying cultural heritage sites and museums damaged by natural disasters across ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 5:32 pm

Indonesia estimates $3 billion for Sumatra disaster recovery

Restoring infrastructure damaged by disasters in Sumatra will require an estimated Rp51 trillion (more than US$3 ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 5:30 pm

Hamas chief negotiator says Israel's killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire

Hamas chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed the killing of the groups senior commander Raed Saed in an Israeli strike; this is the highest-profile assassination of a senior Hamas figure since a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire deal came into effect in October

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 5:01 pm

Bulogstockpiles riceat Sumatrahubs to speed disaster aid

Indonesias state food logistics agency Bulog has begun pre-positioning up to 50 tonnes of rice at airports and ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 4:00 pm

Indonesia's Marvelo claims men's Taolu gold at SEA Games 2025

Indonesian wushu athlete Edgar Xavier Marvelo won the gold medal in the men's combined Taolu event ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 3:50 pm

Alwi Farhan clinches men's singles gold at SEA Games 2025

Indonesias Alwi Farhan won the mens singles gold medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand on ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 3:35 pm

Strong policy communication safeguards public trust: deputy minister

Indonesias deputy minister for communication and digital affairs hasstressed that effective policy ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 3:07 pm

Unidentified foreign woman found dead after flooding in Bali

The body of an unidentified woman, believed to be a foreign national, was evacuated on Sunday after she was found dead ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 2:47 pm

Indonesian MSMEs, creative economy key to national growth: Minister

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya stated that micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) strengthen the ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 2:40 pm

Indonesia wins dressage silver at SEA Games in Thailand

Indonesias equestrian team won a silver medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand after finishing ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 2:40 pm

Analyst urges cultural focus in Indonesia's police reform

Indonesia's police reform should prioritize transforming the culture, ethics, and internal systems of the National ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 1:44 pm

Govt vows aid for Aceh farmers after floods destroy farmland

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan assured that the government would assist farmers affected by ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 1:39 pm

Indonesia provides free internet access to flood-affected schools

The Indonesian government has provided free internet access to six schools affected by floods and landslides in North ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 12:37 pm

X pays fine to Indonesian govt over pornographic content

X has paid Rp80 million, or around US$5,200, in administrative fines to the Indonesian government for failing to comply ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 12:15 pm

Indonesia's BGN tightens MBG delivery rules after schoolyard collision

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has tightened the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Free Nutritious Meals ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 11:37 am

Prabowo pledges continued monitoring of Sumatra flood recovery

President Prabowo Subianto said he will continue to monitor the recovery process in areas affected by floods and ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 11:27 am

Aceh receives 10,000 tons of rice aid after deadly floods

Aceh Province has received 10,000 tons of additional rice assistance from the National Food Agency (Bapanas) following ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 11:20 am

Indonesia, Russia deepen industrial ties as trade and investment grow

Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita conveyed his confidence on the strengthened industrial cooperation ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 11:02 am

Donald Trump boxed in as Republican health care revolt grows

Democrats say theyre open to talks on any initiative making health care more affordable but skeptical of Republican resolve

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 8:57 am

Indonesian Police tighten safety checks on Bromo jeeps before holidays

Indonesian police said nearly 300 tourist jeeps operating on Mount Bromo routes in Malang, East Java, have secured ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 8:44 am

Indonesian Police, WWF airlift tonnes of aid to flood-hit Aceh

Indonesias National Police and the World Wide Fund for Nature sent dozens of tonnes of relief supplies to Aceh ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 8:22 am

Indonesia rises to second at SEA Games as Prabowo praises athletes

Indonesias SEA Games contingent surged to second place in the medal standings after collecting 31 gold medals ...

Antara News 14 Dec 2025 7:39 am

Why are Nvidia chips being sold to China again? | Explained

What are H200 graphics processing units? Why were their exports to China restricted in the past?

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 2:05 am

America, First in the World

The document outlining the foreign policy thinking of the second Trump administration says the U.S. should not be seeking global dominance or trying nation-building in other countries; it seeks strategic stability with Russia, a new balance of power with China, and new terms of engagement with Europe.

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 1:09 am

20,000 Myanmar soldiers and 200 officials deserted, says former Army officer who sought refuge in India

Capt. Kaung Thu Win urges India to convey to Myanmars military that the people of Myanmar have rejected the election that will take place on December 28

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 12:10 am

Govt ensures sufficient sugar ahead of year-end, potential surplus

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) ensured that the stock of consumer sugar is safe and sufficient ahead of Christmas ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 9:36 pm

Sumatra floods: evacuees drop to 654 thousand, BNPB reports

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that the evacuees displaced by floods and landslides in Aceh, ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 9:14 pm

Bangladesh interim government orders security clampdown as fresh unrest grips country

The fresh unrests are in response to the shooting of a right-wing cultural groups youth leader, Sharif Osmann Hadi; the government has announced the second phase of Operation Devil Hunt to find the suspect

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 9:03 pm

W Sumatra governor urges land provision for temporary housing

West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi has instructed district heads and mayors in the flood- and landslide-hit regions to ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 8:45 pm

Wood waste to energy: seizing opportunities from biomass co-firing

On a hillside surrounded by rice fields in Beber Village, Batukliang sub-district, Central Lombok District, West Nusa ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 8:39 pm

U.S., Syrian forces wounded by unidentified fire in central Syria

U.S. helicopters evacuated the injured to a U.S. base in Syrias Al-Tanf region near the Iraqi border

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 7:56 pm

Govt ensures sufficient food, medicine stocks in disaster-hit regions

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said stocks of basic necessities, including food and medicine, remain sufficient ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 7:11 pm

Britain's King Charles III reveals good news in cancer fight, urges early screenings

According to palace sources, the King has chosen not to reveal the kind of cancer he has been treated for partly because he does not want one type of cancer to appear more significant or attract more attention than others

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 7:03 pm

Government begins temporary housing construction in West Sumatra

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno on Saturday conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 6:56 pm

Indonesia's MPR sends 15,000 aid packages to disaster-hit Sumatra

The Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has distributed 15 thousand packages of aid to meet the basic ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 6:52 pm

Pedicabs of hope: Prabowo's personal drive to empower citizens

Abdul Mungid, a resident of Banyumas District in Central Java, smiled with relief as he gripped the handlebars of an ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 6:29 pm

Berbak-Sembilang Park clears 98.8 hectares of illegal palm oil

The Berbak and Sembilang National Park Office conducted a joint patrol to eradicate nearly 99 hectares of illegal palm ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 5:23 pm

Myanmar Junta Continues Rakhine Airstrikes After Hospital Massacre

In the face of international condemnation, the regime carries on bombing civilian targets across five townships in Rakhine State that are held or contested by the Arakan Army.

The Irrawaddy 13 Dec 2025 4:21 pm

Prabowo vows crackdown on illegal logging linked to Sumatra floods

President Prabowo Subianto said the Indonesian government remains committed to cracking down on illegal logging that ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 3:56 pm

Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

BBC 13 Dec 2025 3:52 pm

Prabowo ensures safe water access, infra repair in flood-hit Langkat

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the government will swiftly meet the most urgent needs of residents affected ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 3:15 pm

Families of Pakistani fishermen arrested by India urge government to seek their release

Indian media reported that their Coast Guard had apprehended the 11 Pakistani fishermen December 10 after their boat was found inside Indian waters near Jakhau

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 3:03 pm

Minister highlights KUAs' central role in public religious services

Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar highlighted the vital role of the Offices of Religious Affairs ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 2:53 pm

Sumatra floods: Prabowo assures sustained monitoring of Langkat

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto affirmed his commitment to regularly monitoring conditions in areas and among ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 2:52 pm

Prabowo calls for stronger weather alerts for year-end rainfall

President Prabowo Subianto has directed Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) to ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 2:50 pm

Indonesian gymnasts surpass medal target at 2025 SEA Games

Indonesias artistic gymnastics team exceeded expectations at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, securing one gold, ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 2:22 pm

Advertising projected to fuel Indonesia's creative economy growth

Indonesian Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya highlighted the vast potential of the advertising industry to ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 1:34 pm

Indonesia repatriates 54 citizens rescued from Myanmar scam hub

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working with its embassies in Yangon and Bangkok, successfully repatriated ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 1:00 pm

Govt allows flexible exams for students affected by Sumatra floods

The Indonesian government is allowing flexible arrangements for final semester examinations to accommodate students ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 11:54 am

North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, State media says

Nine soldiers were killed during the mission; their deaths are a heartrending loss. The regiment would be awarded the Order of Freedom and Independence, says Kim Jong Un

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 11:12 am

Pakistan, 7 others voice support for UNRWAs humanitarian role in Gaza

Islamabad: Eight leading Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have expressed strong support for the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, saying its role in Gaza is irreplaceable amid an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. In a joint statement shared by Pakistans Foreign Office on Friday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 13 Dec 2025 10:31 am

Prabowo pledges accelerated post-flood recovery during Aceh visit

President Prabowo Subianto expressed empathy and reiterated the Indonesian government's commitment to accelerate ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 10:25 am

Audiencerate Achieves Google Customer Match Partner Status, strengthening its role as a Global Data Provider

-Audiencerate, an international technology company specializing in data activation solutions and platforms within the ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 10:13 am

Egyptian arrested in Indonesia for smuggling protected native reptiles

Indonesian authorities successfully stopped the smuggling of 32 live reptiles at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport ...

Antara News 13 Dec 2025 10:09 am

Thailand, Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after days of deadly clashes: Trump

Thailand and Cambodian officials offered no immediate comment following Mr. Trump's announcement

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 7:13 am

U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice, his wife from sanctions list

The Trump administration had sanctioned the judge in July, accusing him of using his position to authorise arbitrary pre-trial detentions and suppress freedom of expression in Brazil

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 7:12 am

Hospital Massacred in Junta Peace Push; Min Aung Hlaings Monopoly on Corruption; and More

Also this week, the regime formed an anti-scam panel to mask its complicity, committed a major crime against humanity weeks before election, and vowed to crush ethnic resistance.

The Irrawaddy 13 Dec 2025 7:07 am

Two die after four-storey temple in South Africa collapses; more people trapped under rubble

Rescuers cautiously drilling through the rubble to find survivors stopped operations close to midnight amid difficult conditions, vowing to return at the first light on Saturday morning

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 4:14 am

India expresses concern after Thailand-Cambodia fightingdamaged Preah Vihear complex

Preah Vihear temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprises temples dedicated to Lord Shiva dating back to the 11th century; Archaeological Survey of India has been part of conservation and restoration work on the ancient Khmer temples in Cambodia since 1986

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 10:07 pm

3Degrees Welcomes David Dines to Board of Directors

-3Degrees, a global leader in renewable energy and climate solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of David ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 9:21 pm

Thai PM after Trump call says no ceasefire yet with Cambodia

The militaries of Thailand and Cambodiahave been fighting at multiple locations along their 817 k.m. border in some of the most intense fighting since a five-day battle in July 2025, which Mr. Trump stopped with calls to both leaders to halt their worst conflict in recent history.

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 9:16 pm

Expert says Presiden Prabowo has high-caliber diplomacy

International relations expert from Padjadjaran University, Teuku Rezasyah, has assessed that President Prabowo ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 9:01 pm

Will Nepals September Uprising Transform the Ballot?

The elections set for March 2026 will test whether the political energy unleashed by the youth uprising can truly break free from transactional politics.

The Diplomat 12 Dec 2025 8:19 pm

Indonesia pushes preventive health measures to strengthen JKN reform

Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs highlighted three key measures they pursue to support ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 7:45 pm

Indonesia eyes 100-percent trade rise with EAEU after FTA deal

Trade Minister Budi Santoso projected the trade between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to increase by ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 7:35 pm

Strong infrastructure key to boosting Indonesia's marine economy: AHY

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said that ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 7:24 pm

Prabowo pledges to rebuild homes destroyed in Sumatra floods

President Prabowo Subianto pledged to rebuild all homes that were destroyed or lost during the floods and landslides ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 6:14 pm

Innovation crucial to ensure national health insurance quality: gov't

The government emphasizes the need for digital health innovation to improve the quality of the National Health ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 6:05 pm

Ministry to focus on promotive, preventive measures to complement JKN

The Health Ministry says it is prioritizing regulatory improvements and promotivepreventive measures to support ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 5:55 pm

UI sends expert team to aid flood recovery efforts in Sumatra

The University of Indonesia (UI) deployed a team of experts from the UI Peduli Disaster Emergency Response team to ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 5:40 pm

Purbaya notes progress at Indonesian Customs amid suspension threat

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa confirmed that the Directorate General of Customs and Excise has begun showing ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 5:38 pm

North Sumatra Immigration deports 255 foreigners for rule violations

The North Sumatra Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration deported 255 foreign nationals in the ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 5:35 pm

Repairs upcoming for 112 flood-damaged traditional markets in Sumatra

The Trade Ministry ensured the re-construction of 112 traditional markets across Sumatra that were affected by the ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 5:20 pm

BNPB airlifts nearly 7 tons of aid to isolated North Sumatra villages

The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has delivered a total of 6,988 kilograms of logistical aid ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 4:09 pm

Myanmar Juntas Anti-Scam Committee Vows to Cooperate With Interpol

The newly formed bodys chair, Home Affairs Minister Tun Tun Naung, insists his regime is a victim, not a perpetrator, and is doing all it can to thwart online scammers.

The Irrawaddy 12 Dec 2025 4:09 pm

Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash

The deal comes months after Prada faced backlash for allegedly appropriating a sandal design made by Indian artisans.

BBC 12 Dec 2025 3:59 pm

Indonesia unveils new AI-driven customs technologies at Tanjung Priok

Indonesia's Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa inaugurated three new technological innovations aimed at ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 3:54 pm

Myanmar Militarys Favorite Election Campaign Platform? Banned Facebook

The militarys proxy USDP is campaigning vigorously on Facebookthe very platform the junta has blocked. But spokespeople have come up with ingenious excuses.

The Irrawaddy 12 Dec 2025 3:38 pm

Indonesia to pick most competitive partner for nuclear power push

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) will select a competitive partner for the development of nuclear ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 3:38 pm

Indonesia says US tariff talks on track, oil import pledge intact

Indonesia remains committed to importing crude oil and fuel from the United States under the two countries' ongoing ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 3:35 pm

Jakarta MBG driver named suspect after school crash injures 21

The police have named driver AI (34) a suspect in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program delivery car crash that ...

Antara News 12 Dec 2025 3:27 pm